welding

Comau provides glimpse into Maserati plant in Italy

June 16, 2017 by Sam Francis

Comau has provided RoboticsAndAutomationNews.com an insight into its production processes at the Torino, Italy plant of the prestige car marque Maserati.

Comau is part of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group, which also owns Maserati, along with a number of the world’s most famous and celebrated marques such as Ferrari and Alfa Romeo.

In this picture story, Comau shows its industrial robots performing complex tasks relating to body-in-white operations, spot welding and other crucial assembly functions. [Read more…] about Comau provides glimpse into Maserati plant in Italy

NSK claims ‘10 times more service life’ for linear guides in robotic welding applications

May 25, 2017 by Sam Francis

A manufacturer of sheet metal assemblies recently sought a solution to short lifespan issues with the drive and guide elements on its automated welding systems.

In fact, the linear guides for a robotic welding gun on one particular production line had to be replaced every two or three months.

Due to the cost of replacement parts and maintenance time, as well as equipment downtime, the company asked NSK to investigate and provide a proposal to address the problem. [Read more…] about NSK claims ‘10 times more service life’ for linear guides in robotic welding applications

Paul von der Bank invents ‘world’s smallest’ robotic arc welding cell using Kuka industrial robot

October 24, 2016 by Sam Francis

Kuka has revealed what it claims is the world’s smallest robotic cell for arc welding, developed by a company called Paul von der Bank Schweisstechnik.

The tiny cell – of about 1 cubic metre – is also said to have achieved a 50 per cent increase in productivity. It uses Kuka Agilus robots.

The cell, named the WTG 1200, is already being used by companies such as Brüninghaus & Drissner. [Read more…] about Paul von der Bank invents ‘world’s smallest’ robotic arc welding cell using Kuka industrial robot

Yaskawa Motoman demonstrates new range of robots at IMTS

September 21, 2016 by David Edwards

Yaskawa Motoman has demonstrated a range of new automation solutions for material handling, human-robot collaboration, and mobile machine tending and material movement during IMTS 2016. [Read more…] about Yaskawa Motoman demonstrates new range of robots at IMTS

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